What type of property is 1 Elm Close, CV3 2BU?

1 Elm Close, CV3 2BU is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 1 Elm Close, CV3 2BU sell for?

1 Elm Close, CV3 2BU last sold for £86,000 in February 2008, around 18 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £47,500 in October 2001. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Elm Close, CV3 2BU appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between October 2001 and February 2008, 1 Elm Close, CV3 2BU rose from £47,500 to £86,000, a change of £38,500. That works out to roughly +9.8% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Elm Close, CV3 2BU?

The current EPC rating for 1 Elm Close, CV3 2BU is E with a score of 45 out of 100, lodged in April 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a D. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Elm Close, CV3 2BU?

1 Elm Close, CV3 2BU has a recorded floor area of 44 m² (474 sq ft), around 22 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Elm Close, CV3 2BU heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Elm Close, CV3 2BU records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Elm Close, CV3 2BU?

1 Elm Close, CV3 2BU is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 1 Elm Close, CV3 2BU located?

1 Elm Close, CV3 2BU sits in Binley Woods, Coventry, Coventry. It falls within the CV3 postcode district in Warwickshire.

How safe is the area around 1 Elm Close, CV3 2BU?

Police records around 1 Elm Close, CV3 2BU show an average of 5 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 39% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (358% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 1 Elm Close, CV3 2BU?

The closest primary school to 1 Elm Close, CV3 2BU is Binley Woods Primary School (1.2km), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Ernesford Grange Community Academy (2.2km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Elm Close, CV3 2BU?

The closest bus stop to 1 Elm Close, CV3 2BU is Oakdale Road, 318m away. In total there are 25 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Elm Close, Binley Woods, Coventry, CV3 2BU

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor Ground

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

44 m²

474 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 45

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1 Elm Close

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

1 Elm Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Binley Woods, Coventry, Coventry (CV3 2BU). It has a recorded floor area of 44 m² (around 474 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (April 2012) shows an E (score 45), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 60). Main heating runs on electricity. The latest certificate is from April 2012, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

It hasn't traded since February 2008, a hold of 18 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 2001–2008, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £127,000 is 47.7% above the 2008 sale price.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

1 Elm Close's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 24 Apr 2022

EPC Rating

E45

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Elm Close, Binley Woods, Coventry, CV3 2BU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Elm Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

1 Elm Close saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.

Current estimate

£127,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.8% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2008)

£86,000

Growth on file: 9.8% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

22 February 2008Most recent
£86,000
-7.0%over 3 years
28 October 2004
£92,500
+94.7%over 3 years
18 October 2001
£47,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in CV3 2BU: £133,000 (2024–2022).

Nearby sales in CV3 2BU

On the street

Versus other Elm Close homes

Four headline reads against 31 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 1 Elm Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,955

Street avg £2,123

On par

Floor Area

44 m²

Street avg 45 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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3 bed1 bath

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3 bed

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3 bed1 bath

£274k

1 Abbey Cottages, Willenhall Lane, Binley

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3 bed1 bath

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Coventry district page.

Full Coventry report

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

5/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Oakdale Road — bus stop.

Closest school

1.2 km

Binley Woods Primary School. 12 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CV3 2BU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CV3 2BU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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